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Photos/Review: raw, fun, and blatantly weird: Powerman 5000 ROCK SoCal – 8/1/2025

Photos/Review: raw, fun, and blatantly weird: Powerman 5000 ROCK SoCal – 8/1/2025

by Chris Loomis | Aug 5, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

It was a Nu-Metal revolution Friday night, August 1, in Santa Ana, CA, as late 1990s industrial rockers Powerman 5000 headlined The Observatory OC along with opening acts Ill Nino, Hed PE, and Priest. The night was sure to be a party with a pulse as these bands are...
SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2024 | News

  This is not a drill; Slayer are back! After wrapping up their final world tour in November 2019, these legends featuring Tom Araya (bass/vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums) have announced their first return to the stage....
Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit & Slipknot to headline 13th annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida

Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit & Slipknot to headline 13th annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida

by Sean Matthews | Nov 8, 2023 | Festivals, News

    Announced today (8th), the 13th annual Welcome To Rockville festival will host a powerful collective of artists, with 150 bands performing over 4 days. This coming May 9th-12th, 2024, Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida will once...
Concert Calendar (8/08-8/13): Restless All Across America: Lamb of God, Gojira, & more

Concert Calendar (8/08-8/13): Restless All Across America: Lamb of God, Gojira, & more

by Ian Weber | Aug 8, 2023 | Touring

  August has been a killer month, thus far, out in the open air delivering some tours. Thanks for reading another Metal Insider live gig listing this week. Ya’ll fucking rule. A hefty amount of new shows are listed below. So you know what to do! Some more...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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